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An indoor swimming pool with multiple levels of balconies, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a carpeted floor.

A building with a brick facade, a covered entrance area, and a well-lit interior.

An outdoor deck with a dining area, wicker furniture, and a view of a multi-story building with brickwork and balconies.

1. Baymont by Wyndham Cortez

17.1 km from Step House Trail

Ercin

￥14,058

￥14,878 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wall-mounted artwork depicting a forest scene.

A spacious dining area with a long counter, multiple tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with a dining area, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a TV.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, TV, minibar, and a large window with curtains.

2. Days Inn by Wyndham Cortez

17.6 km from Step House Trail

carrie

￥9,635

￥10,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A backyard with a volleyball net, a house, and a large tree.

Outdoor seating with colorful chairs and a garden with various plants.

A bakery display with various types of bread and pastries, including bagels and muffins, labeled for easy identification.

A garden with various plants and flowers, a tree, and colorful chairs in the background.

3. Retro Inn at Mesa Verde

17.1 km from Step House Trail

John

￥13,601

￥14,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with red sofas, a patterned carpet, and a balcony with wooden railings.

A bedroom with bunk beds, a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a sign that reads "FORT HOLIDAY".

A cozy lounge area with a central round table, red sofas, and a patterned carpet.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a ceiling with metal beams.

4. Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez by IHG

17.1 km from Step House Trail

Brad

￥13,696

￥15,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A casino building with a prominent 'CASINO' sign, a modern design with stone accents, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a view of mountains, and a balcony with a railing.

A group of people in a casino environment with slot machines and gaming tables.

A hot tub area with a view of yurts outside.

5. Ute Mountain Casino Hotel

13.2 km from Step House Trail

Ralph

￥18,176

￥19,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A spacious living room with a leather sofa, patterned armchairs, and a coffee table with books. A wooden cabinet and a television are visible in the background.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table. A kitchen area is visible in the background.

A breakfast area with a granite countertop, a waffle maker, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

6. Quality Inn near Mesa Verde

17.3 km from Step House Trail

Kara

￥11,713

￥12,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows offering a view of the landscape. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

A traditional room with a sofa, chairs, a wooden chest, and a small table with a book.

A lobby with a reception desk, patterned chairs, and artwork on the walls.

A table set for dining with drinks and a plate of food, overlooking a sunset.

7. Far View Lodge

7.9 km from Step House Trail

David

￥29,282

￥30,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a sofa, and a door.

A modern waiting area with grey armchairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf with magazines.

A kitchen with a sink, coffee maker, and a toaster.

A small, private room with a round table, two chairs, a coffee maker, a microwave, a television, and a cabinet with drawers.

8. Econo Lodge Cortez near Mesa Verde

17.2 km from Step House Trail

jerzy

￥8,698

￥9,541 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a telephone, and a large framed picture on the wall.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with a sink, and a dining area with round tables and chairs.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, large windows, and a tall pillar.

A Super 8 hotel with a large illuminated sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Cortez/Mesa Verde Area

17.4 km from Step House Trail

Stephanie

￥9,099

￥9,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

10. Turquoise Inn and Suites Cortez near Mesa Verde

17.3 km from Step House Trail

Rick

￥10,383

￥11,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A flagpole with an American flag, a parking lot, and a grassy area with a brick border.

A rectangular swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by lounge chairs and a brick deck.

A reception area with a counter, a clock, and various informational posters.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, and two wall-mounted lamps.

11. Cortez Cozy Inn

17.3 km from Step House Trail

Wes

￥14,277

￥15,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A breakfast area with a granite countertop, a waffle maker, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A motel with a covered parking area, a sign indicating a 'Caution & Clearance' zone, and a visible entrance with a window.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a flat-screen TV, and signs for 'Quality by Choice Hotels' and 'Suburban'.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a small table, a heater, a wardrobe, and a kitchenette.

12. Suburban Studios near Mesa Verde

17.3 km from Step House Trail

Russ

￥9,559

￥10,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A restaurant with a turquoise door and window, a sign indicating it is an approved restaurant, and a closed sign on the window.

A cozy lobby with a Christmas tree, a sofa, and a small table.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a red bowl, a clock, and framed pictures on the wall.

A row of parked cars in front of a motel with a red awning.

13. National 9 Inn Sand Canyon

17.6 km from Step House Trail

Joel

￥9,444

￥10,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A covered outdoor deck with wooden furniture and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a red accent wall, a television, and a dining area with wooden furniture.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large refrigerator, and a dining area with a table set for four.

14. Eco-friendly Escape in Cortez - Pets Welcome!

19.8 km from Step House Trail

Kathleen

￥28,484

￥50,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Step House Trail

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Baymont by Wyndham Cortez	8.6 Excellent 1,366 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Cortez	8.2 Very good 1,233 reviews	View
Retro Inn at Mesa Verde	9.6 Exceptional 1,824 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez by IHG	8.8 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Ute Mountain Casino Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

Top Step House Trail Hotel Reviews

Far View Lodge

8/10 Good

"We loved the location. The property is tired and in need of a bit of refreshing. Give more money to the National Park System! Rooms have been updated somewhere in the past 5-10 years. Mattresses were worn, cob webs with cocoons over entry door was a bit gross. All balcony views at one time may have been “far” but not anymore. The room was clean, towels thin but clean, coffee Kurig maker worked well. It would have been nice to have had an ice machine near by. Instead, I walked 2 levels down for ice. All in all, for our 2 night stay, we had an excellent time and slept comfortably once we obtained blankets and extra towels from the office."

Turquoise Inn and Suites Cortez near Mesa Verde

10/10 Excellent

"This was a nice place to stay. The room was clean and comfortable and the stairs were easy to walk up and there was plenty of signs to help you find what you needed."

Retro Inn at Mesa Verde

8/10 Good

"Very cute and clean"

Hampton Inn Mesa Verde/Cortez

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel convenient to airport."

Ute Mountain Casino Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice"

Baymont by Wyndham Cortez

10/10 Excellent

"Only stayed one day during my mesa Verde visit. Liked the property and breakfast. Worth for the money. I stayed few hotels during my trip. I liked this one"

Quality Inn near Mesa Verde

10/10 Excellent

"First off this is an older hotel but it's nonetheless quite nice and comfortable. It's in a good part of town, not far from a large grocery store (important if your making any hikes, treks in the nearby parks and trails as you can then make your own sandwiches and buy ample beverages for your journeys). The room was clean and HUGE with ample parking. The bed was comfortable and the bedding, especially the pillows were excellent. The town is great, a bit quaint but inviting. I saw there were two "old school" movie theaters in operation on the main drag which if I were staying longer I would have gone to... . Local people are approachable and friendly. Again, this is an older hotel but well kept and close to everything you could want at an affordable price."

Cortez RV Resort

8/10 Good

"It was such a great place to stay! We will be returning! I wish the showers were separate from the bathroom but other than that it was great and so dang cute 😍"

Ravensnest-Bears Den Studio Apartment

10/10 Excellent

"I loved my stay from start to finish!What a delightful, friendly and attentive host. She loves the land, the culture, history and spirit of the Cortez-Mesa Verde area. The property grounds are spiritual, warm and whimsical. Such a unique environment and I loved all of it. I stayed in the studio apartment below the main residence. It’s clean and spacious! Perfect for a single, couple, or small family. Parking was available right in the lower driveway, directly in front of the apartment. An a/c was available, but I didn’t need it in September as a ceiling fan did just fine. If you thrive on natural light, you might consider other onsite units as the Bears Den relies mostly on electrical lighting. It’s a long room and the two windows near the front are pretty small, one housing the a/c. I enjoyed my stay and loved chatting with the precious host! Highly recommended! Thank you!"

Other attractions near Step House Trail

Ancient cliff dwellings with multiple levels and structures built into the rock face.

Long House

9.4/10 (130 reviews)

Considered to be Mesa Verde National Park’s second-largest cliff dwelling, this ancient structure is part of a very rewarding guided tour.

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A close-up of a rock surface with ancient handprints and petroglyphs.

Petroglyph Point Trail

9.2/10 (31 reviews)

Get a close-up view of ruins and fascinating native rock art on this hiking path, as you learn about the cultural treasures of Mesa Verde National Park.

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A stone building labeled 'Museum' with a wooden awning, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum

8.4/10 (83 reviews)

This fascinating museum depicts the life of the Ancestral Puebloan people through the use of intricate dioramas and prehistoric artifacts.

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Ancient cliff dwellings nestled in a canyon with dense green vegetation.

Spruce Tree House

9.4/10 (157 reviews)

If you have time to see only one of Mesa Verde National Park’s cliff dwellings, make it this beautifully preserved site, visible from the museum.

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Ancient adobe ruins with wooden structures and a clear blue sky.

Far View Sites

9.0/10 (105 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Far View Sites, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Mesa Verde National Park. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Chapin Mesa Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Chapin Mesa Museum in Mesa Verde National Park. Amble around this quaint area's scenic parks and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Spruce Canyon Trail

Explore the great outdoors at Spruce Canyon Trail, a lovely green space in Mesa Verde National Park. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Farming Terrace Trail

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Farming Terrace Trail, a lovely green space in Mesa Verde National Park. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Step House Trail?

Step House Trail is located in a welcoming area of Mesa Verde National Park known for its scenic parks and hiking. Mesa Verde National Park is home to 7 hotels and other accommodations, so you can find something with the amenities you're looking for.

What's the best hotel to stay near Step House Trail?

Far View Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Step House Trail. Other good options in the area include Ute Mountain Casino Hotel and Days Inn by Wyndham Cortez.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Step House Trail, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Step House Trail.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Step House Trail?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Step House Trail, click here.

What can I see and do near Step House Trail?

Cliff Palace, Far View Sites, and Balcony House are some of the local landmarks to explore. Local parks like Petroglyph Point Trail, Spruce Canyon Trail, and Farming Terrace Trail are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Wetherill Mesa, Soda Canyon Overlook Trail, and Cliff Canyon.

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Our top choices for Step House Trail hotels

1. Baymont by Wyndham Cortez

2. Days Inn by Wyndham Cortez

3. Retro Inn at Mesa Verde

4. Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez by IHG

5. Ute Mountain Casino Hotel

6. Quality Inn near Mesa Verde

7. Far View Lodge

8. Econo Lodge Cortez near Mesa Verde

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Cortez/Mesa Verde Area

10. Turquoise Inn and Suites Cortez near Mesa Verde

11. Cortez Cozy Inn

12. Suburban Studios near Mesa Verde

13. National 9 Inn Sand Canyon

14. Eco-friendly Escape in Cortez - Pets Welcome!

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Top Step House Trail Hotel Reviews

Far View Lodge

Turquoise Inn and Suites Cortez near Mesa Verde

Retro Inn at Mesa Verde

Hampton Inn Mesa Verde/Cortez

Ute Mountain Casino Hotel

Baymont by Wyndham Cortez

Quality Inn near Mesa Verde

Cortez RV Resort

Ravensnest-Bears Den Studio Apartment

Other attractions near Step House Trail

Long House

Petroglyph Point Trail

Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum

Spruce Tree House

Far View Sites

Chapin Mesa Museum

Spruce Canyon Trail

Farming Terrace Trail

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